- 500/250
- Supports Protein Metabolism
- Helps Maintain Muscle Tissue
Arginine and Citrulline are two amino acids that are integral to protein metabolism and utilization, as well as to the maintenance of muscle tissue. Both are key intermediates in the urea cycle, where they participate in the detoxification of ammonia via the production of urea. Arginine that has not been converted to urea enters general circulation where it is distributed to various tissues and metabolized for other uses such as protein synthesis. Scientific studies have shown that supplementing Citrulline along with Arginine helps maintain nitrogen balance better than supplementation with Arginine alone.
L-citrulline goes into the kidneys where it is rapidly converted into L-arginine, making it a great choice for men looking to produce strong, hard erections. Scientific studies have proven L-citrulline supplementation increases blood levels of L-arginine more effectively than supplementation of L-arginine alone.
Taking these products together increases nitric oxide (NO) production. Increasing NO levels in blood vessels relaxes the blood vessels, allowing them to widen or dilate. This action can have a significant decrease in blood pressure.
For body builders, dilated blood vessels deliver more blood flow to tissues like muscle fibers. The two main benefits of greater blood flow to muscle fibers is better exercise energy and endurance, leading to bigger muscles pumps during workouts.
NOW Foods was founded in 1968 under the belief that good health was not a luxury available only to the wealthy. For the past forty-five years, they have made it their life's work to offer health food and nutritional supplements of the highest quality, at prices that are fair and affordable to all those who seek them.
Today, NOW Foods is one of the top-selling brands in health foods stores, an award-winning manufacturer, a respected advocate of the natural product industry, and a leader in the fields of nutritional science and methods development. And while they have grown considerably over the past four decades, one thing has never changed – their commitment to providing products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
Serving Size: 2 Capsules- Servings Per Container: 60
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Amount Per Serving |
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| L-Arginine (Free-Form) |
1.0 g (1,000 mg) |
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| L-Citrulline (Free-Form) |
500 mg |
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Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily as needed, preferably with juice or water on an empty stomach, before exercise or at bedtime. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW® L-Norvaline, P-5-P and AAKG.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Silica, Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).
Contains no: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Warning: This supplement should be avoided by persons with glaucoma or herpes simplex unless otherwise prescribed by a physician. Do not use if you have had a myocardial infarction or have established coronary artery disease.
PRODUCT #: 0037
UPC: 733739000378